English Language Broadcast

Jan 31 2025 20 ep. 31 mins 4k

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The English Language Broadcast of Radio Exterior de España has been on the air since 1944. Our broadcasts seek to inform listeners around the world about goings-on in Spain, as well as offer a Spanish perspective on world events.

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English Language Broadcast - George Orwell's time in the Spanish Civil War - 01/02/25

Jan 31 2025 30 mins

During the Spanish civil war in the 1930s, many foreigners came to Spain to join the Republican forces in the fight against fascism. One of those foreigners was British author George Orwell.His time in Spain exposed him to the complexities of war and later influenced many of his writings. On the 75th anniversary of his death, we speak with Quentin Kopp, chair at the Orwell society

English Language Broadcast - Benidorm Fest 2025: the Eurovision Song Contest's contest - 30/01/25

Jan 29 2025 31 mins

Spain is one of the big five countries within the Eurovision song contest, the televised phenomenon that is celebrated every spring where countries from Europe and beyond compete with their own songs to win the iconic glass microphone, but.... How does each country choose which song will represent them?This week, Spain celebrates Benidorm Fest, the pre-song contest song contest. Th

English Language Broadcast - FITUR 4ALL: Who is the future of tourism for? - 28/01/25

Jan 27 2025 32 mins

FITUR, one of the biggest tourism fairs in the world, has closed its 45th edition after a busy five days in Madrid. Over 9,500 companies from 156 countries from all over the world filled the halls of the IFEMA complex to share ideas and learn about the ever-changing world-wide landscape of tourism.Sustainable tourism has become a focal point of the tourism industry in the past few

English Language Broadcast - What does the ceasefire agreement in the Middle East entail? - 25/01/25

Jan 24 2025 30 mins

Almost a week has passed since the ceasefire agreeement between Israel and Hamas was signed. For the past few days, we've been watching hostages return to their homelands, and refugees return to what remains of the Gaza strip. In this special broadcast, we take a closer look both at the ceasefire agreement, and the situation on the ground in Gaza.We are joined by Ana Salinas de Fr�

English Language Broadcast - Europe and the new Trump: 'We should chose a side' - 23/01/25

Jan 22 2025 30 mins

It's the dawn of a new era. Donald Trump has begun his second term as President of the United States. This is his third day in office, and in today's broadcast, on Spanish National Radio, we're going to seek a Spanish and European perspective of this new era. After Donald Trump mentioned Spain alongside the BRICS, and with Donald Trump's rhetoric at the opposite end of the spectrum

English Language Broadcast - Spain's Official Film School, "the nest of reds" - 21/01/25

Jan 20 2025 30 mins

Berlanga, Bardem, Saura, Bartolomé... Huge names in the world of Spanish cinema with one thing in common: they went to school together. The Escuela Oficial de Cine is where the great minds of Spanish cinema learned their craft, in the time period from the late 40s to the 70s. That is, under the dictatorship, which was notorious for its censorship and control over artistic expressi

English Language Broadcast - A Spanish chef in London and a "masterpiece" in the Oscars - 18/01/25

Jan 17 2025 37 mins

26 years ago, Spanish chef, José Pizarro, moved to London with the mission of bringing Spanish cuisine closer to British diners. And today, we can say that he has succeeded in this mission.With 6 very popular restaurants in the British capital, and one more on the way, it is no surprise that he was unofficially appointed as "The Godfather of Spanish cuisine in the UK". He joined u

English Language Broadcast - 'Bringing up father': the American classic arrives in Spain - 16/11/25

Jan 15 2025 31 mins

For 87 years, the comic strip "Bringing up father" captivated generations of readers in the United States with its irony and humour. Now, 112 years after it was first published, publisher Diábolo recently released a Spanish volume of the comic that captivated generations of readers from 1913 to the year 2000.The person behind this translation is Francisco Sáez de Adana and he joi

English Language Broadcast - Global Classrooms: bringing the UN closer to Madrid students - 14/01/25

Jan 13 2025 30 mins

Since 2007, students in bilingal public schools in the region of Madrid have the opportunity to participate in what is called "Global Classroom", a series of debates that simulate the debates by the United Nations. Every year, a relevant theme is selected and participants have to debate and discuss possible allyships and collaborations.In this broadcast we learn about the "Global C

English Language Broadcast - 'Beyond the Single Image': Spanish photography in Miami - 11/01/25

Jan 10 2025 35 mins

150 pieces by 36 artists to tell the story of Spain, its history and culture, as well as the evolution of the art of photography. The exhibition "Beyond the single image" brings a small part of the Foto Colectania Collection in Barcelona to the American public in Miami.The exhibition will run in The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse until the 26th of April. In this broadcast we